Python Job: Hydrogeologist - Brisbane

Join our team of intelligent and collaborative Changemakers and make your mark on tomorrow! In this role, you’ll work with the Principal Water Resources Engineer and the Mine Water team as a Hydrogeologist within our Brisbane office.

At WSP, we are committed to nurturing and developing the next generation of diverse Changemakers through mentorship and structured development programs. Being part of an inclusive global firm, you will have access to a variety of opportunities, and the support you need to progress your career and make your mark from day one.

Our Mining team helps clients optimise performance, boost profitability, and operate responsibly. We have a comprehensive understanding of the mining industry and current issues including decarbonisation and understand future ready strategies are critical to countering these issues, capitalising on opportunities, and adding value to businesses.

What you’ll do:

• Undertake hydrogeological assessments including the interpretation of data, site investigation planning and coordination, conceptualisation and reporting.
• Provide high quality technical capability and ability to successfully manage and contribute to projects with a hydrogeological focus.
• Potential to undertake limited field work.
• Build and strengthen client relationships.
• Provide technical experience and expertise in groundwater investigations, management and impact assessment.
• Developing groundwater models and drafting technical reports.
• Drive innovation in our modelling practice with new techniques, workflows and ideas.
• Review models and support groundwater modelers from within our Perth team as well as across our mining business.

About you:

• Tertiary-qualified with a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Engineering or related discipline; a Post-graduate degree in Hydrogeology will be highly regarded.
• Excellent data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• High level of technical report writing, other written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal communications abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in the consulting industry with business acumen.
• Demonstrated experience in the delivery of hydrogeological assessments to characterise and address complex groundwater problems.
• Machine learning and coding background (e.g., Python, Matlab etc.) will be highly regarded.
• Passionate about hydrogeology.
• Strong commitment to HSSE, mental health and developing a safe workspace for everyone.

About WSP

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering professional services consulting firms, bringing together approximately 4,300 talented people across 14 offices in Australia. We have committed to halving the carbon footprint of our designs and advice by 2030. Our sustainable solutions and Future Ready™ projects will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

Our vibrant workplace culture is an important part of what makes this a great place to work. It is supported by our Guiding Principles:

• We value our people and our reputation.
• We are locally dedicated with international scale.
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo.
• We foster collaboration in everything we do.
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable.

WSP prioritises the health and wellbeing of our people by offering flexible working, 12 months parental leave, opportunities for global mobility, purchased additional leave, and competitive remuneration among many more benefits designed to help you shine. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equal opportunity workplace. We promote Indigenous voices and are actively delivering a ‘Stretch’ level Reconciliation Action Plan. Accredited by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice, we also support the LQBTQI+ community, and encourage all employees to bring their whole selves to work.

Think this could be the opportunity for you? Apply now to begin your journey with WSP.

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